Quimby is an English surname derived from a toponym such as Quenby. Notable people with the surname include: Darius Quimby (died 1791), first American law enforcement officer killed in line of duty Edith Quimby (1891–1982), American medical researcher and physicist Fred Quimby (1886–1965), American cartoon producer, best known as a producer of Tom and Jerry and Tex Avery cartoons. Harriet Quimby (1875–1912), the first female pilot in the United States Phineas Quimby (1802–1866), American philosopher Robert Quimby (born 1976), American astronomer Roxanne Quimby (born 1950), American businesswoman and philanthropist Shirley Leon Quimby (1893–1986), American physicist William R. "Bill" Quimby (born 1936), American author Fictional characters Ramona Quimby and Beezus Quimby, in a series of children's books by Beverly Cleary Mayor Quimby, in the animated TV series The Simpsons Police Chief Quimby, in the Inspector Gadget series Fletcher Quimby, in a Disney Channel Original series A.N.T. Farm References English-language surnames English toponymic surnames